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Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan has echoed PM Modi's call for Indians to buy locally made products to boost the economy. He emphasized how this move would benefit farmers, artisans, and small businesses. Chouhan also assured that the government won't sign trade deals against India's interests. The push aligns with Modi's "Vocal for Local" campaign amid global trade uncertainties.

Key Points: Shivraj Chouhan Joins Modi in Push for Made in India Products

  • Chouhan reinforces Modi's appeal for indigenous goods to strengthen the economy
  • Highlights India's rapid economic growth, targeting 3rd global rank
  • Stresses benefits for farmers, artisans, and small-scale producers
  • Rejects trade deals harming Indian farmers and small businesses
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Shivraj Chouhan echoes PM Modi's call to buy India-made goods

Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan backs PM Modi's call to prioritize Indian-made goods, aiming to boost the economy and support local artisans.

"We must live for our country... buy only those products for our homes that are made in our own country. – Shivraj Singh Chouhan"

New Delhi, Aug 3

Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday, echoed the Prime Minister’s appeal urging all Indians to buy products that are made within the country in order to give the fast-growing economy a further push.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, during the disbursement of the 20th installment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi in Varanasi, urged the nation to buy indigenous products.

Reaffirming the government's commitment to strengthening the economy, the Union Agriculture Minister reiterated the Prime Minister’s appeal, saying: “We must live for our country. Living for the nation is what the Honorable Prime Minister taught us yesterday. He appealed to us to buy only those products for our homes that are made in our own country.”

“Dear sisters and brothers, whether something is made in your village, in a nearby city, in your district, in your state, or anywhere in our country—buy only those things,” he remarked.

He further stated that the Indian economy, which is growing rapidly, is currently ranked fourth in the world and very soon, will reach the third position.

“This nation of 1.44 billion people is a huge market. If we resolve to buy and use only things made in our country, then our farmers, our small-scale producers, self-help groups, and local artisans- everyone will see their income increase. And when their earnings grow, our economy will become stronger,” the minister said in a statement.

“Why should our money go abroad? Let it provide livelihoods to our own children. I will live for my country, and you too should live for the country…which means, buy only products that are Made in India,” he added.

The Prime Minister has also earlier given the call to become “vocal for local,” asking Indian citizens to buy indigenous goods to strengthen the economy and improve the livelihoods of poor artisans and workers across the nation.

The fresh exhortation made by PM Modi on Saturday comes in the backdrop of the tariff turmoil triggered by US President Donald Trump’s “America First” policy which has created uncertainty in the global market.

He also assured the country’s farmers that his government would not enter into any trade agreement that went against the interests of India’s farmers, youths and small enterprises.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good thought but implementation is key. Many Indian products are still overpriced compared to Chinese alternatives. Government should first ensure competitive pricing and better quality control.
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Arjun K
मेरा पूरा परिवार सिर्फ देशी सामान ही खरीदता है! हमारे किसानों और कारीगरों को समर्थन देना हमारा कर्तव्य है। जय हिंद! 🙏
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Sarah B
As an expat living in India, I've been impressed by the quality of local handicrafts and textiles. The 'Make in India' movement makes sense economically and helps preserve traditional crafts too.
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Karthik V
While the sentiment is good, we need better infrastructure and policies to support small manufacturers. Many MSMEs struggle with power cuts, logistics issues and red tape. Fix these first!
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Nisha Z
I run a small handicraft business in Jaipur, and this push for local products has already helped us get more customers. Thank you for highlighting our work! ✨
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David E
Interesting to see India adopting similar economic nationalism as other countries. Hope this doesn't lead to trade wars though - global cooperation is still important for growth.

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